Fires, floods and COVID-19 brought oyster market ‘to its knees’ however storage tanks are shoring up security

When South Coast oyster farmers were unable to harvest after record-breaking rainfall resulted in estuary closures early December, Kevin McAsh could keep selling because of his decision to install wet storage tanks. Key points:Oyster farmers in NSW have struggled for three years because of environmental factorsWet storage tanks allow oysters to be stored, increasing productivity and…

SA home fires: 2 households ravaged

SA house fires: two families devastatedTwo house fires which sparked across Ferryden Park and Golden Grove on Monday, have caused around 400k worth of damage. Get a read on this story But it’s a member-only story. Subscribe today to unlock it and more… SA house fires: two families devastatedTwo house fires which sparked across Ferryden…